Kitna, Bennet developing Romo-Witten chemistry

CARROLLTON – When Jon Kitna is on the field in the preseason, expect the former Lions quarterback to look for TE Martellus Bennett the same way Tony Romo looks for Jason Witten.

That’s the word from Wade Phillips, who has noticed a bond growing between Kitna and Bennett, the second-year player from Texas A&M.

Noting that Bennett has grown more serious when he’s on the field, Phillips said, “I think Kitna has helped him because Kitna goes to him a lot with the second group and looks to him kind of like Romo does with Witten. I think that’s helped (Bennett’s) confidence and shows the things he can do, because he gets open quite a bit.”

With Terrell Owens gone, expect the Cowboys to use more two-tight end sets with Bennett split wide at times.

“I just want to play football,” Bennett said when asked about an increase in two tight end packages. “I really don’t care much how I get on the field … fullback … if I have to snap the ball, I’ll do it. Whatever they want me to do. Just hopefully Shaun Rogers isn’t rushing when I snap it, because Romo might get sacked.

“Wherever I can get on the field, split out wide, fullback, tight end spot, or just coming in to give Jason a breather, any chance I get out there to make a play, that’s what I plan on doing.”